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from The Blaze (& Glenn Beck)
Man Delivers Uncensored Message to Fellow Members of Black Community Amid Ferguson Unrest: ‘I Hate to Break This to You’
After Protesters Burned American Flags, These National Guardsmen Just Couldn’t Stand by. What They Did Speaks Volumes.
Judge Napolitano: America Is Becoming ‘Dangerously Close to a Police State’
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from Conservative Tribune
Guess What Chick-Fil-A Is Forcing on People Now
The media was strangely silent last winter when a rare snowstorm in the South left countless motorists stranded on the slick road for hours in subfreezing temperatures and Chick-fil-A once again made its religious leanings known. A local Birmingham, Ala., restaurant provided not only food to some who were stranded along Highway 280 but also shelter.
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from Huffington Post
[Information from this site may be unreliable.]
Congrats, America: Ben Carson Is Now Your 2016 GOP Frontrunner
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Congrats, America: Ben Carson Is Now Your 2016 GOP Frontrunner
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from Independent Journal Review
Charles Barkley Drops Match in Room Full of Ferguson Dynamite: ‘Those Aren’t Real Black People’
MUST SEE: Black minister DESTROYS Al Sharpton and the Ferguson movement
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Japan Launches Asteroid-chasing Probe to Bring Space Rock Samples to Earth
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CDC: Circumcision benefits outweigh risks
U.S. health officials on Tuesday released a draft of long-awaited federal guidelines on circumcision, saying medical evidence supports having the procedure done and health insurers should pay for it.
Ashton Carter is Obama’s likely Pentagon pick
Former Pentagon official Ashton Carter is likely to be President Barack Obama’s nominee for defense secretary, according to administration officials, putting him in line to take over a sprawling department that has had an uneasy relationship with the White House.
Chewelah man injured in DUI collision
Jacob L. Jokkel, 33, of Chattaroy, was driving east on Dahl Road approaching the highway, and failed to yield before turning, a news release from the Washington State Patrol said. He struck Douglas W. Heise, 63, of Chewelah, who was driving north on Highway 395, causing Heise’s vehicle to roll.
GU weighs med school role
The private Jesuit school announced Monday it is exploring the possibility of a public-private partnership with UW, which pitched the idea to Gonzaga President Thayne McCulloh.
Legislators want 1917 law revised to allow WSU med school expansion
Rep. Marcus Riccelli, a Democrat, and Sen. Mike Baumgartner, a Republican, are to unveil legislation this morning that would change a nearly century-old law that limits medical education to the University of Washington. Their proposal also provides $2.5 million for WSU to seek accreditation for the new school on the Riverpoint Campus, which would concentrate on family and rural medicine disciplines.
School library’s late fees ‘Gone With the Wind’
A 1946 copy of “Gone With the Wind,” long thought lost, was returned to Rogers High School’s library in the wake of a handwritten letter and a promise to waive a late fee that began accumulating 65 years ago.
UN climate funding used to build Japanese coal plants
About $1 billion in loans under a U.N. initiative for poor countries to tackle global warming is going toward the construction of power plants fired by coal, the biggest human source of carbon pollution.
In brief: Russia to refocus energy efforts in Turkey
Amid spiraling tensions with the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday that Moscow is spiking a multibillion-dollar gas pipeline project for southern Europe and will focus instead on boosting its energy ties with Turkey.
Iraq premier fires 24 top officials in reform effort
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi dismissed 24 senior Interior Ministry officials Monday in an effort to “reform and rebuild” security institutions in the embattled country, the government leader announced via Twitter.
Mexican president’s approval ratings drop
Two years after assuming office, and as protesting Mexicans again took to the streets Monday, President Enrique Pena Nieto has the lowest approval rating of any Mexican chief executive in nearly two decades, a new poll says.
Lame-duck Congress lacks time, consensus
Congress returned for a final two-week sprint Monday with much to do – including a Dec. 11 deadline to continue funding the government – and little consensus over how to do it.
President seeks funds for more body cameras
President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $75 million to buy 50,000 more body-worn cameras for local law enforcement after the national uproar over the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri.
Girl Scouts can go digital for annual cookie sale
For the first time since sales began nearly 100 years, Girl Scouts of the USA will allow its young go-getters to push their wares using a mobile app or personalized websites. But only if their scout councils and guardians say OK. Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho is not participating initially in the digital cookie sales program.
GOP aide quits after criticizing Obama daughters
An aide to a Republican congressman resigned Monday after her Facebook post criticizing President Barack Obama’s daughters touched off a backlash.
Police say Austin shooter held extremist views
A Texas man who shot up downtown Austin buildings and tried to burn the Mexican Consulate before he was gunned down by police harbored extremist right-wing views and appeared to be planning a broader attack against churches and government facilities, law enforcement officials said Monday.
Collision victim reported dead is on life support
WSP spokesman Trooper Jeff Sevigny said his office released notice of Brandon Morris’ death Monday after receiving incorrect information from the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s office. Morris, 23, is on life support at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.
In brief: Colbert man dies from crash injuries
A Colbert man has died from injuries suffered last week when he crashed his car along state Route 904 west of Cheney.
Man, 24, accused of attacking officer
Ryan Robinson, 24, was jailed after he persisted in interfering with a police officer attempting to interview a domestic violence suspect and then ran into the officer during a scuffle, court records say.
Medical marijuana trial on hold with new judge
A medical marijuana trial in Spokane involving the so-called Kettle Falls Five has been postponed until Feb. 23 after a new judge was appointed to the case.
Pedestrian injured in Spokane Valley
A Spokane Valley pedestrian was in critical condition after being struck by a car in a crosswalk at the intersection of North Argonne Road and East Sprague Avenue about 11:30 p.m. Sunday.
Spokane City Council takes step to preserve short-term rental businesses
Short-term rentals in the emerging “shared economy” took a step closer to lawful reality in Spokane on Monday night, as the City Council passed an emergency resolution asking the state to relax a law that could squelch such deals.
Mark Schoesler chosen as Washington Senate majority leader
Ritzville Republican Mark Schoesler was elected the Senate majority leader Monday for the upcoming 2015 session. Officially, Schoesler will head the Majority Coalition Caucus, a group of 25 Republicans and one Democrat that will control the chamber.
Cities look at making Seltice Way safer for cyclists, pedestrians
Seltice Way is a fast-moving and increasingly busy street linking Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls. It also serves as a handy detour when Interstate 90 gets gummed up.
In brief: Idaho seminar covers open-government laws
A free seminar on Idaho’s open government laws for citizens, news media, public officials and their staffs takes place at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave.
Well-Read Moose to have open house
The Well-Read Moose, an independent bookstore in Coeur d’Alene, will host an open house 4-7 p.m. Thursday. There will be complimentary wine, hot chocolate and treats at the store, at 2048 N. Main St. in the Riverstone development.
Spokane to host regional tennis playoffs
Nearly 4,000 recreational tennis players will take part in regional tournaments in Spokane next summer, part of the qualifying rounds for the U.S. Tennis Association national championships.
Inslee wants to reduce new HIV cases
Gov. Jay Inslee said he is committed to cutting the number of new HIV diagnoses in Washington in half by 2020.
E-recycling totals 250 million pounds
Washington residents have recycled more than 250 million pounds of TVs, computers and other electronics since 2009.
Main Seattle-Everett rail line reopens
The main rail line between Seattle and Everett has reopened for passenger traffic after crews cleaned up trees and debris from a weekend mudslide.
Jesse Jackson urges tech jobs for minorities
The Rev. Jesse Jackson called for more peaceful protests against the Ferguson police shooting but said the real agenda for civil rights in Seattle is increasing minorities employed by high-tech companies such as Microsoft, Nintendo and Amazon.com.
Online holiday sales fuel retail revenues
Cyber Monday is turning into Cyber Month. Retailers rolled out discounts and free shipping deals on Cyber Monday, with millions of Americans expected to log on and shop on their work computers, laptops and tablets after the busy holiday shopping weekend.
Business briefs: FBI investigates hacking at Sony Pictures
The FBI has confirmed it is investigating a recent hacking attack at Sony Pictures Entertainment, which caused major internal computer problems at the film studio last week.
GM recalls sedans, SUVs over headlight issue
General Motors has recalled 316,357 Buick, Chevy, GMC, Saab and Isuzu vehicles for a possible low-beam headlight failure.
U.S. factory growth slows in November
U.S. factories were slightly less busy in November, as production and hiring slowed, though the level of activity remained strong.
Trump closes Taj Mahal hotel tower, ends credit
Trump Entertainment Resorts says it is closing its newest hotel tower and is no longer issuing credit as it prepares for a Dec. 12 shutdown of the Taj Mahal, its lone remaining casino.
Red Lion purchases Baltimore property for 130-room hotel
Spokane-based Red Lion Hotels has purchased a downtown Baltimore building with plans to convert it into a 130-room hotel, marking the first East Coast property in the company’s 50-year history.
NTSB finds short-circuited batteries most likely cause for 787 fires
A short circuit likely due to a manufacturing defect in a Boeing 787 airliner battery caused a fire last year that grounded the planes for more than three months, federal accident investigators said Monday.
Editorial: Ironman’s cost is justified by its prestige, economics
Robert J. Samuelson: Hands-off approach may speed economy’s recovery
Beyond tracking
Online fitness programs, smartphone apps cater to those seeking better workouts, nutrition advice and 24/7 support
Finding a light in the battle against SAD
Every year at this time, the days become shorter and the nights longer. We look outside at the blackness and wonder, “Gee, is it really only 7:30?” We have to think more about what we eat and how to exercise.
Doctor K: Can hormone therapy raise heart risk?
Reading ‘Potter’ gives clues to brain
Harry Potter swoops around on his broom, faces the bully Malfoy and later runs into a three-headed dog. For scientists studying brain activity while reading, it’s the perfect excerpt from the young wizard’s many adventures to give their subjects.
Mia Love Just Fired the First Shot Across the Bow to Obama
If Utah Congresswoman-elect Mia Love has demonstrated one thing, it’s that she is passionately principled and does not mince words when it comes to defending the Constitution. That strong willed courage was on full display during a recent appearance on Fox News’ Fox and Friends.
Black Civil Rights Leader: ‘Michael Brown is Dead Because of Michael Brown’
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, appearing on “Your World with Neil Cavuto” to discuss Obama’s meeting on Monday with race hustlers like Al Sharpton, bluntly assessed the Ferguson situation, telling Cavuto, “Michael Brown is dead because of Michael Brown.”
Homeland Chief Unable to Explain How Executive Amnesty Helps Americans
Charles Barkley Drops Match in Room Full of Ferguson Dynamite: ‘Those Aren’t Real Black People’
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from Jews News
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[Information from this site may be unreliable.]
from The Right Scoop
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from Space.com (& CollectSpace)
Japan Launches Asteroid-chasing Probe to Bring Space Rock Samples to Earth
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from The Spokesman-Review
CDC: Circumcision benefits outweigh risks
U.S. health officials on Tuesday released a draft of long-awaited federal guidelines on circumcision, saying medical evidence supports having the procedure done and health insurers should pay for it.
Ashton Carter is Obama’s likely Pentagon pick
Former Pentagon official Ashton Carter is likely to be President Barack Obama’s nominee for defense secretary, according to administration officials, putting him in line to take over a sprawling department that has had an uneasy relationship with the White House.
Chewelah man injured in DUI collision
Jacob L. Jokkel, 33, of Chattaroy, was driving east on Dahl Road approaching the highway, and failed to yield before turning, a news release from the Washington State Patrol said. He struck Douglas W. Heise, 63, of Chewelah, who was driving north on Highway 395, causing Heise’s vehicle to roll.
Both the shooter and the victim in a Saturday altercation told police they were trying to break up the same argument at 818 West Maxwell Ave.
John David Crispin, 37, who barricaded himself inside a Coeur d’Alene house Saturday night, died of “an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest,” while a SWAT team had the house surrounded.
Randy Neely, a Salvation Army volunteer, said he was collecting donations at the Rosaurers at 2610 East 29th St. around 4 p.m. when a man came up to him and asked if he’d ever been robbed.
The private Jesuit school announced Monday it is exploring the possibility of a public-private partnership with UW, which pitched the idea to Gonzaga President Thayne McCulloh.
Legislators want 1917 law revised to allow WSU med school expansion
Rep. Marcus Riccelli, a Democrat, and Sen. Mike Baumgartner, a Republican, are to unveil legislation this morning that would change a nearly century-old law that limits medical education to the University of Washington. Their proposal also provides $2.5 million for WSU to seek accreditation for the new school on the Riverpoint Campus, which would concentrate on family and rural medicine disciplines.
School library’s late fees ‘Gone With the Wind’
A 1946 copy of “Gone With the Wind,” long thought lost, was returned to Rogers High School’s library in the wake of a handwritten letter and a promise to waive a late fee that began accumulating 65 years ago.
UN climate funding used to build Japanese coal plants
About $1 billion in loans under a U.N. initiative for poor countries to tackle global warming is going toward the construction of power plants fired by coal, the biggest human source of carbon pollution.
In brief: Russia to refocus energy efforts in Turkey
Amid spiraling tensions with the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday that Moscow is spiking a multibillion-dollar gas pipeline project for southern Europe and will focus instead on boosting its energy ties with Turkey.
Iraq premier fires 24 top officials in reform effort
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi dismissed 24 senior Interior Ministry officials Monday in an effort to “reform and rebuild” security institutions in the embattled country, the government leader announced via Twitter.
Mexican president’s approval ratings drop
Two years after assuming office, and as protesting Mexicans again took to the streets Monday, President Enrique Pena Nieto has the lowest approval rating of any Mexican chief executive in nearly two decades, a new poll says.
Lame-duck Congress lacks time, consensus
Congress returned for a final two-week sprint Monday with much to do – including a Dec. 11 deadline to continue funding the government – and little consensus over how to do it.
President seeks funds for more body cameras
President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $75 million to buy 50,000 more body-worn cameras for local law enforcement after the national uproar over the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri.
Girl Scouts can go digital for annual cookie sale
For the first time since sales began nearly 100 years, Girl Scouts of the USA will allow its young go-getters to push their wares using a mobile app or personalized websites. But only if their scout councils and guardians say OK. Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho is not participating initially in the digital cookie sales program.
GOP aide quits after criticizing Obama daughters
An aide to a Republican congressman resigned Monday after her Facebook post criticizing President Barack Obama’s daughters touched off a backlash.
Police say Austin shooter held extremist views
A Texas man who shot up downtown Austin buildings and tried to burn the Mexican Consulate before he was gunned down by police harbored extremist right-wing views and appeared to be planning a broader attack against churches and government facilities, law enforcement officials said Monday.
Collision victim reported dead is on life support
WSP spokesman Trooper Jeff Sevigny said his office released notice of Brandon Morris’ death Monday after receiving incorrect information from the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s office. Morris, 23, is on life support at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.
A Colbert man has died from injuries suffered last week when he crashed his car along state Route 904 west of Cheney.
Man, 24, accused of attacking officer
Ryan Robinson, 24, was jailed after he persisted in interfering with a police officer attempting to interview a domestic violence suspect and then ran into the officer during a scuffle, court records say.
Medical marijuana trial on hold with new judge
A medical marijuana trial in Spokane involving the so-called Kettle Falls Five has been postponed until Feb. 23 after a new judge was appointed to the case.
Pedestrian injured in Spokane Valley
A Spokane Valley pedestrian was in critical condition after being struck by a car in a crosswalk at the intersection of North Argonne Road and East Sprague Avenue about 11:30 p.m. Sunday.
Spokane City Council takes step to preserve short-term rental businesses
Short-term rentals in the emerging “shared economy” took a step closer to lawful reality in Spokane on Monday night, as the City Council passed an emergency resolution asking the state to relax a law that could squelch such deals.
Mark Schoesler chosen as Washington Senate majority leader
Ritzville Republican Mark Schoesler was elected the Senate majority leader Monday for the upcoming 2015 session. Officially, Schoesler will head the Majority Coalition Caucus, a group of 25 Republicans and one Democrat that will control the chamber.
Cities look at making Seltice Way safer for cyclists, pedestrians
Seltice Way is a fast-moving and increasingly busy street linking Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls. It also serves as a handy detour when Interstate 90 gets gummed up.
In brief: Idaho seminar covers open-government laws
A free seminar on Idaho’s open government laws for citizens, news media, public officials and their staffs takes place at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway Ave.
Well-Read Moose to have open house
The Well-Read Moose, an independent bookstore in Coeur d’Alene, will host an open house 4-7 p.m. Thursday. There will be complimentary wine, hot chocolate and treats at the store, at 2048 N. Main St. in the Riverstone development.
Spokane to host regional tennis playoffs
Nearly 4,000 recreational tennis players will take part in regional tournaments in Spokane next summer, part of the qualifying rounds for the U.S. Tennis Association national championships.
Inslee wants to reduce new HIV cases
Gov. Jay Inslee said he is committed to cutting the number of new HIV diagnoses in Washington in half by 2020.
E-recycling totals 250 million pounds
Washington residents have recycled more than 250 million pounds of TVs, computers and other electronics since 2009.
Main Seattle-Everett rail line reopens
The main rail line between Seattle and Everett has reopened for passenger traffic after crews cleaned up trees and debris from a weekend mudslide.
Jesse Jackson urges tech jobs for minorities
The Rev. Jesse Jackson called for more peaceful protests against the Ferguson police shooting but said the real agenda for civil rights in Seattle is increasing minorities employed by high-tech companies such as Microsoft, Nintendo and Amazon.com.
Online holiday sales fuel retail revenues
Cyber Monday is turning into Cyber Month. Retailers rolled out discounts and free shipping deals on Cyber Monday, with millions of Americans expected to log on and shop on their work computers, laptops and tablets after the busy holiday shopping weekend.
Business briefs: FBI investigates hacking at Sony Pictures
The FBI has confirmed it is investigating a recent hacking attack at Sony Pictures Entertainment, which caused major internal computer problems at the film studio last week.
GM recalls sedans, SUVs over headlight issue
General Motors has recalled 316,357 Buick, Chevy, GMC, Saab and Isuzu vehicles for a possible low-beam headlight failure.
U.S. factory growth slows in November
U.S. factories were slightly less busy in November, as production and hiring slowed, though the level of activity remained strong.
Trump closes Taj Mahal hotel tower, ends credit
Trump Entertainment Resorts says it is closing its newest hotel tower and is no longer issuing credit as it prepares for a Dec. 12 shutdown of the Taj Mahal, its lone remaining casino.
Red Lion purchases Baltimore property for 130-room hotel
Spokane-based Red Lion Hotels has purchased a downtown Baltimore building with plans to convert it into a 130-room hotel, marking the first East Coast property in the company’s 50-year history.
NTSB finds short-circuited batteries most likely cause for 787 fires
A short circuit likely due to a manufacturing defect in a Boeing 787 airliner battery caused a fire last year that grounded the planes for more than three months, federal accident investigators said Monday.
Editorial: Ironman’s cost is justified by its prestige, economics
Robert J. Samuelson: Hands-off approach may speed economy’s recovery
Beyond tracking
Online fitness programs, smartphone apps cater to those seeking better workouts, nutrition advice and 24/7 support
Finding a light in the battle against SAD
Every year at this time, the days become shorter and the nights longer. We look outside at the blackness and wonder, “Gee, is it really only 7:30?” We have to think more about what we eat and how to exercise.
Doctor K: Can hormone therapy raise heart risk?
Reading ‘Potter’ gives clues to brain
Harry Potter swoops around on his broom, faces the bully Malfoy and later runs into a three-headed dog. For scientists studying brain activity while reading, it’s the perfect excerpt from the young wizard’s many adventures to give their subjects.
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from TPNN (Tea Party News Network)
Mia Love Just Fired the First Shot Across the Bow to Obama
If Utah Congresswoman-elect Mia Love has demonstrated one thing, it’s that she is passionately principled and does not mince words when it comes to defending the Constitution. That strong willed courage was on full display during a recent appearance on Fox News’ Fox and Friends.
Black Civil Rights Leader: ‘Michael Brown is Dead Because of Michael Brown’
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, appearing on “Your World with Neil Cavuto” to discuss Obama’s meeting on Monday with race hustlers like Al Sharpton, bluntly assessed the Ferguson situation, telling Cavuto, “Michael Brown is dead because of Michael Brown.”
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from The Weekly Standard
Homeland Chief Unable to Explain How Executive Amnesty Helps Americans
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